Pijanica84 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I was wondering if anyone knew the difference between the two types of rotors. I cant really find it online and searched the forum with no luck. Do you think that it is worth the price to get the premium rotors and would it be beneficial. Also, I will not be tracking my LGT. Still a broke grad school student with no time lol. Just for daily driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertram928 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 i have the premium version, if you have salt on the roads, the anti corrisive finish will keep the vanes from rusting out. If you have wheels that show your brakes, the premium finish stays on under high heat and will not appear rusty over time (wich is the norm with 99% of aftermarket or OEM rotors). Thus just from an appearance stand point, pay the extra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Premium as bertram said is for the coating only. So yeah if you like them to be clean go for the premium, if not stick with the standard. The performance is the same for both. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylar Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The premium line also uses better metal for the rotors, as well as the powder coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Do you have documentation on that? Link por favor. As far as I know, the only difference is the powder coating on them, the metal is the same. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylar Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 These guys use centric rotors. I bought my rotors from them. I might have been slightly off, its g3000 metallurgy v.s g3500 metallurgy. The premiums are also double disc ground, all surfaces are machined smooth, and mill balanced, plus the black powder coating on all non contact surfaces including inside the veins. http://www.drt-sport.com/bigcell.php?i=4521 http://www.drt-sport.com/bigcell.php?i=4520 I'm sure both work fine, but I live in New England (rust zone), I drive pretty spiritedly, and I have Brembos and like my wheels/brakes looking good. So I decided to spring for the premiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I went with the standard centric rotors, I'd bet money they are the same metal/quality. I'll paint the hubs myself. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 These guys use centric rotors. I bought my rotors from them. I might have been slightly off, its g3000 metallurgy v.s g3500 metallurgy. The premiums are also double disc ground, all surfaces are machined smooth, and mill balanced, plus the black powder coating on all non contact surfaces including inside the veins. http://www.drt-sport.com/bigcell.php?i=4521 http://www.drt-sport.com/bigcell.php?i=4520 I'm sure both work fine, but I live in New England (rust zone), I drive pretty spiritedly, and I have Brembos and like my wheels/brakes looking good. So I decided to spring for the premiums. Interesting. I have to say though, I wouldn't take them too seriously. Everyone knows that drilled rotors are unsafe due to their propensity to crack easier than non-drilled. From my research and we sell Centric rotors, the Premium are the same except for the coating. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I like their FAQ. http://www.drt-sport.com/faq.php Pads haven't "Gassed" in years! Haaaaaa. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylar Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Ok, you right, I'm wrong. There must be no difference at all between the premium and the regular rotors except the powder coating, or maybe its just cheap black paint..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never summer Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 They told me when i ordered them the difference was the paint and something about the metal was better and inner walls were thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 They told me when i ordered them the difference was the paint and something about the metal was better and inner walls were thicker. Who is "They"? -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettner12 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 i guess i drive a "Legacy Turbo" now too, not a GT... good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkandrew45 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I went with the standard centric rotors, I'd bet money they are the same metal/quality. I'll paint the hubs myself. I will also go for the standard. You can never go wrong with this one and the quality is awesome. I have tried and tested this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Premium: "CENTRIC PREMIUM BRAKE DISC, FLOATING TYPE, STANDARD, VENTED, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY -- 5 x 100 mm PCD bolt pattern; 292 mm outer diameter; 12.7 mm bolt size; 22 mm minimum thickness; Manufactured to meet QS and ISO Quality System Standards; Utilizes an Electrocoating finish that provides long lasting corrosion protection; Designed to withstand 400 hours of salt water exposure without rusting; Double disc grinding ensures parallelism, eliminates run out, and provides near perfect disc thickness; The double disc grinding also leaves a non-directional finish on the friction surface area for more effective pad-disc break in while providing quieter and smoother stops; Center-split core casting offers proper heat transfer and thermal efficiency for superior braking and safety; 100 percent fully machined hat delivers better disc balance; Mill-corrected to a tolerance of less than 2 oz. per inch." C-TEK: "CENTRIC C-TEK BRAKE DISC, STANDARD, VENTED, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY -- 5 x 100 mm PCD bolt pattern; 292 mm outer diameter; 24 mm nominal thickness; 22 mm minimum thickness; This is a high quality OE replacement brake disc." source: www.discountbrakes.com lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Gotta get those margins up somehow.. Electrocoating finish EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Gotta get those margins up somehow.. Electrocoating finish http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocoat http://www.electrocoat.org/faq.html#utilize lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Nice research.. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Likewise. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Premuim Centric rotor- Mind bending technology, super terrific awesome metals, secret dry spice rub, marinated in virgin unicorn blood and sprinkled with endangered butterfly wing dust.. $30 Standard Centric rotor- meh made of metal, it works, but why wouldn't you just get the premium.. $20 EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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